Cureus | Evaluation of the Chemical, Morphological, Physical, Mechanical, and Biological Properties of Chitosan/Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofibrous Scaffolds for Potential Use in Oral Tissue Engineering
Background Chitosan is a biocompatible, biodegradable, and non-toxic natural polymer that can be fabricated by different methods for use in dental and biomedical fields. Electrospinning can produce polymeric nanofibrous scaffolds and membranes with desirable properties for use in tissue engineering. The objectives of this study were to investigate several morphological, physical, and biological characteristics of these nanofibrous scaffolds and evaluate their potential use in tissue engineering. Methodology Chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nanofibrous scaffolds (CS/PVA NFS) in a ratio of 70/30 were ...
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